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 Boqiy Buxoro Asia People have inhabited the region around Bukhara for at least five millennia, and the city has existed for half that time. Located on the Silk Road, the city has long served as a center of trade, scholarship, culture, and religion. Bukhara served as the capital of the Samanid Empire, Khanate of Bukhara, and Emirate of Bukhara. It was the birthplace of the scholar Imam Bukhari.The city has been known as "Noble Bukhara" (Bukhārā-ye sharīf). Bukhara has about 140 architectural monuments. UNESCO has listed the historic center of Bukhara

 Boboyi Poradõz According to another legend, if “the ashes of the Mazar of Boboyi Poradoz are sprinkled on a wound, it will heal immediately”. Even in the 20th century, the admiration for the mausoleum of this master remained so strong that those passing by it on horseback dismounted, and pedestrians took off their hats. Once every 3–4 years, a meeting of all the masters who considered Boboyi Poradoz their patron was held in the mazar. For such meetings, common meals were arranged, and during Navruz, special celebrations were held for women. In this mausoleum, there are graves of many people, besides Boboyi Poradoz. The mausoleum of Boboyi Poradoz is one of the few mausoleums built not for the burial of representatives of the ruling dynasty, nobility or clergy, but for the burial of a craftsman. According to Sadruddin Salim Bukhari, in the Soviet years, a tractor that came to demolish the mausoleum stalled, and the driver died. That is why the mausoleum remained untouched. This shr...

 Magoki Attori Its construction in 714 is associated with the name of the Arab Sheikh, Governor of Khorasan, Qutayba Ibn Muslim – one of the first people who brought Islam to the territory of Central Asia. Even before the arrival of the Arabs to Bukhara, a bazaar was located on the site of the mosque, where before the establishment of Islam, Zoroastrian idols, medicinal herbs and spices – attoron – were sold. And in the beginning, this place was called Attoron Bazaar. There was also a cult Zoroastrian temple of the Moon.In order not to drown out the history of the area, the mosque, built on the site of the destroyed temple of the Zoroastrians, was named Magoki Attori.During its long history, the Magoki mosque suffered from several major fires and was reconstructed more than once. The last construction was carried out in the early XII century.In 1541, the Bukharian governor, Abdulaziz Khan, wanted to demolish the mosque, as by that time it was heavily sunk in the ground and partiall...

 Turki Jandi  Deep in the old town is the tiny and decrepit Turki Jandi mausoleum, favoured for getting one’s prayers answered. Turki Jandi’s tomb is accessed through the mosque in front of the taller, second cupola. A well inside the mosque contains holy water that locals drink from a cooler near the entrance. Have the chatty mullah show you the sections of original 10th-century Arabic script on the mosque’s doors, allegedly inscribed by Turki Jandi himself.

 Chor Bakr  The Chor Bakr Memorial Complex, also known as Sumitan's cemetery, was established by Shaybanid ruler Abdullaxon II in 1559, and it includes a mausoleum, a mosque, a madrasa, and a large courtyard surrounded by high walls.In the following centuries, additional buildings were constructed, and the complex was expanded to include adjacent areas. Abdullaxon II allocated 70,000 gold coins for the construction of this memorial complex.The central building of the complex is the mausoleum, which has doors on all four sides. The mausoleum has a two-story structure with two rooms and a domed chamber on top.the mihrab (prayer niche) is located on the qibla side of the mausoleum. The dome of the mausoleum is built in the Arki duzi style. The verses 61 and 62 of Surah Al-Baqara are inscribed on the front facade of the mausoleum. The courtyard measures 20 meters in length, while the front entrance is 12 meters wide

Modarixon  The Modari-Khan Madrasah forms a single ensemble with the Abdullah Khan Madrasah in Bukhara. The complex is called the Kosh Madrasah, which is translated as “double madrasah”. The Modari-Khan was dedicated to the mother of the ruler, and its name can be translated as “the mother of the Khan”. It may have been a “first attempt” in complex construction, but this building is smaller than the other building in the ensemble. The Abdullah Khan Madrasah built in the honor of Abdullah Khan II whose reign was a true golden age for beautiful Bukhara was built later and became a prominent creation of the architects of that time. However, construction of the Modari-Khan was performed at a high level of quality, which is confirmed by the mention made in the manuscripts of the court chronicler. 400 years later, restorers confirmed once again that the building is solid and will stand for a very long time.

 Pir dastgir  The Pir Dastgir Mosque, also known as Dastgeer Sahib, is a significant Sufi shrine located in the Khanyar area of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Established in 1806 and later expanded in 1877, the shrine is dedicated to Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jelani, a revered Sufi saint. The mosque houses important relics, including a hair strand of the saint and a Quran written by Ali Ibn Abi Talib. Despite being severely damaged by a fire in 2012, the shrine has been restored and remains a vital spiritual center for the local community .

 Chor Minor  Chor Minor, also known as the Madrasah of Khalif Niyazkul, is an intriguing architectural site located in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Built in 1807 by a wealthy Turkmen merchant named Khalif Niyazkul, Chor Minor served as the entrance to a larger madrasah complex which included a library and a small mosque  The name "Chor Minor" translates to "Four Minarets" in Tajik, reflecting its most distinctive feature: four minarets that each display unique architectural styles. These minarets are adorned with various decorative motifs, showcasing a blend of influences from different cultures that interacted along the Silk Road   While the original madrasah complex does not fully survive today, the remaining structure, particularly the four minarets and the small prayer hall beneath them, offers a fascinating glimpse into the architectural ingenuity of the time. The hall was used for Sufi rituals, adding to the site's historical and spiritual significance role.

Khoja Zayniddin  Xoʻja Zayniddin, also known as Hoja Zayniddin, is a notable figure primarily recognized for the mosque complex named after him in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. This mosque, the Xoʻja Zayniddin Mosque, was constructed in the 16th century and stands as an important example of Islamic architecture from that period. The complex was initiated by Xoʻja Zayniddin, who was a prominent figure during his time. It includes a mosque, a khanaqah (a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood), and multiple hujras (small rooms). The mosque is particularly noted for its large, beautifully decorated dome and intricate wooden carvings, which showcase the high level of craftsmanship of the era. The design features a central pool, adding to the serene atmosphere of the complex